After graduation, students' school records in graduate institutions shall be kept according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education. At present, the Ministry of Education stipulates that the retention period of graduates' school status is 10 year. That is to say, from the date of graduation, students' student status files will be kept in the graduate institutions for 10 years. However, it should be noted that if graduates need to further extend the retention period of student status files, they need to apply to their schools and get approval.

First, the importance of graduate student status files

The archives of graduates' school status are important documents to record students' study and life at school. After graduation, these files play an important role in proving students' further education, employment and going abroad. Therefore, graduates should pay serious attention to preserving their school records.

Second, the retention period of graduates' school records.

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, the retention period of graduates' school status is 10 year. This means that from the date of graduation, students' school records will be kept in the graduate institutions for 10 years. During this period, if graduates need to use the student status file, they can apply to their school and use it after approval.

Third, how to apply for extending the retention period of student status files?

If graduates need to further extend the retention period of student status files, they need to apply to their school and get approval. You can consult the academic affairs office or the student affairs office of the school for the specific application process. When applying for extending the retention period of student status files, graduates need to provide relevant supporting materials and pay a certain fee.

Four, the security and confidentiality of graduate student status files

The status of graduates is important and confidential, and schools should strengthen management and confidentiality. Without the consent of the graduates themselves, the school shall not disclose or provide their student status files to a third party for use. At the same time, graduates should also properly keep their student status files to avoid loss or disclosure.

To sum up:

The retention time of students' status in graduate schools after graduation is implemented according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, which is currently 10 years. During this period, graduates can apply to their school for the use of student status files. If graduates need to further extend the retention period of student status files, they need to apply to their school and get approval. At the same time, schools and graduates should strengthen the management and confidentiality of student status files to ensure their safety and confidentiality.

Legal basis:

The Archives Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that schools should establish a student file management system, strengthen student file management, and ensure the integrity, accuracy and safety of student files. At the same time, it is stipulated that the retention period of student status files after graduation is 10 year. Therefore, when dealing with the retention of students' status after graduation, we must abide by relevant laws and regulations and strictly enforce them.